After yanking me around for almost a year, my insurance is balking at paying for my surgery.

The surgeon I've been consulting with charges $17,600 for the surgery itself (hospital stay, anesthesia, band and supplies, etc) then he charges $300 for every fill.

Does someone know - Is there a less expensive surgeon in Kentucky?

I think it would be cheaper if I found someone who even does it outpatient as opposed to an overnight stay.

HELP!~ I'm at my wit's end!

I don't have specific answers to your question, but thought I would comment. I am going to a Dr in St. Louis and his self pay charges are $15550 for inpatient which included fills for lifetime OR $14550 for outpatient, without lifetime fills, but could add $1000 for lifetime fills, so the same price for inpatient vs outpatient with the lifetime fills. Where are you in KY? Good luck!!

Amy

Who is your doctor in Kentucky and who is your insurance company?

Cheryl

I had surgery in Juarez, Mexico through beliteweight.com. At first I was not sure of having surgery out of the USA. I did a lot of research and found out a lot of people go there and had a good experience. So I decided to go for it. I had a great time. The hospital was very nice, it's a new hospital and the staff were great. You should visit beliteweight.com they'll tell you all about it. My surgery cost was $7000.00

I live in Illinois but go to Dr. Alex Argotte in Paducah, KY (Lourdes Weight Loss Center). Insurance covered me, and I'm not sure what his rate is for self-pay, but he is very good. You might check into it.

i had my surgery done by Dr. Curry in Cincinnati, OH... not sure how far away you are from Cinci. My surgery cost $13,000 with 2 years of fills.

Hi,

I live in KY and there is a surgeon here in the Louisville area who is doing the lap band for $12500, including everything--hospital, surgeon, anesthesiologist, and nutritional eval. The surgeon gives you a year's worth of fills free. I can give you the information if you want it and if you email me.

please I lost his website and cant find himtell me the dr.s name I dont know how to email anyone on this site Jacksonn830 in particular.

Edited February 19, 200917 yr by rhonkluth

I am looking for the surgeon to do the lapband in lou,ky. for 12500.00. I found his website but I lost it. Can anyone help me?

I think this is the one you are looking for Right Weigh Bariatric Center, Lap Band and Gastric Bypass Surgery

This is the same surgeon I'm using but I'm going a different route via insurance. He's a bit frank but highly rated. His staff is great well the one's I've talked to. Good Luck!

Thankyou , I found Dr. Shina. I don't think my insurance will cover the lapband. I have pipefitters local 502 humana bluecross blue shield. Anyway, I don't have another year of my life to wait for a decision for the surgery so I am going in debt, It just may save my life.

Dr. Geller in Louisville is $12,000 even including preop nutrition and psych evals and a year of band adjustments. The only thing not covered is any pre-op evals for medical clearance, but that is done by your regular doctor and is usually covered by insurance even if surgery is not.

He is the lowest price for many states. A short trip can save a bundle.

His number is (502)893-7151. Website is Bariatric Surgery in Louisville, Kentucky.

Good luck,

Holly